Chico, California 2018-2021 “And suddenly you know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” -Unknown Chico had become my escape. It was a place where I could cry, laugh, work through the pain, deal with the reality, and have fun. Chico was where I could just be authentically me, in whatever state […]
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The End of a Chapter: Part One
My Fall Tiny Cottage
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery in “Anne of Green Gables” I’m sure it won’t come as a surprise that fall is my favorite season and October might just be my favorite month. I love the changing of the season, the harvest, the crispness in the […]
Whole Foods: The Backbone of My Kitchen
“Real whole foods are brimming with flavor and vitality and the innate intelligence to improve your health.” -Amy Chaplin, Whole Food Cooking Everyday I’d never been to a game before. I have been to more MLB games than I can count. I have played at halftime at both NBA and WNBA games, but I had […]
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Part 2: Planting the Summer Garden
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” -Alfred Austin For all the planning I did and building the garden I still started my seeds a few weeks late. Thankful here in Zone 9a we […]
Part 1: Building My Tiny Garden
“We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” – Jenny Uglow It has been a dream of mine to have my own potager, kitchen garden. This is the first step in making that dream a reality. Ever since I can remember I’ve had a […]
Building My Tiny Cottage
“When you let go of what no longer serves you, you create space for what’s meant to be.” – Unknown This is my journey building my tiny cottage! This was not filmed with the intention of being shared this way, but I hope you enjoy it!
Farro & Sausage Soup
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth.” -Edith Sitwell Welcome to My Tiny Kitchen! A few weeks ago, after a particularly dreary day, I was craving something comforting. I knew I had farro in my cupboard and came up with this recipe on a whim. There is something about the layers […]
Welcome to My Tiny Cottage
I hope that you enjoy this peak into my life and my journey. I am so happy you are here! Cheers!
“If I can’t see them, then they can’t see me…”
-Emily Learn, to her Mother when she asked, “What happened?” at her preschool graduation. All the families were gathered together, the room smelled faintly of the day’s specials, the way only elementary school cafeterias can. Proud parents packed together, with cameras ready waiting to get the perfect shot. This is the moment they’ve waited five […]